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Came across this sword and I'm trying to find out some more info on it. Translation, era, etc... thanks in advance
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Hey guys, This sword has been laying around my house for a while and I have tried (unsuccessfully) to translate the mei. No idea whether the sword is authentic or not but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brandon
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Hi everyone looking for any information on what this could possibly be. Found in a friends man cave, were told it is a samurai sword and despite all our efforts we still are none the wiser. So we thought we’d try asking you all for any help or advice you could give us on what it i...
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Hello, I believe what I have here is a WW2 Japanese Samurai Sword. I am new to Japanese Swords and know there is a lot around them, especially these WW2 era swords. I have posted a picture of the signature and a picture of the tang/blade, handle, and sheath. I think it is in rough shape but still fi...
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Hi everyone, while browsing for swords, as one does, I stumbled across this piece that has in its description celebratory tanto from Muromachi period called "iwaizashi" I would like to ask studied people from this forum that would be able to explain if there is any truth to the statement...
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Hello all, lurked though many of the posts here. I recently acquired a matchlock that was converted to a percussion lock rifle. There were no pins holding in the barrel, and to my displeasure the bottom of the barrel was covered in a bad rust. I removed the rust residue from the wood, wa...
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I posted this sword a few days ago, but now I received it and made more photos. What do you think about it? I got it for 550 USD including shipping to Europe. It got a few imperfections, but for this price point I expected it. I know its a very likely a gimei and not from the 3rd...
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Can someone please help me to translate the mei. Supposedly it is saying: Hizen no kuni Mutsu no kami Tadayoshi Is the mei legit or a gimei. Does somebody know more about the smith or the sword? The sword does not have papers unfortunately. I would be happy to get some answers.
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I would appreciate any information/translation on this piece, I'm stumped and having trouble finding something similar anywhere else
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Need some help translating the signature in this tanto, it may be an Edo period piece, but the koshirae may be a more recent fitting. Any clue is appreciated, god bless!
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Dear all, I recently acquired an hitai-ate from the Bakumatsu era. It was described by the seller as : made by Yoshikatsu Kawamura, armor maker of the Sakai family of the Shonai domain, used by the Shinsengumi, Tsuruoka domain. It has three other engraved inscription which are : Hachima...
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Recently I got my hands on a koto sword in shirasaya with sayagaki from Hon'ami Nishu (recognized the kao marking), but I've only been able to translate bits and pieces of the sayagaki. I would deeply appreciate any assistance on translating the sword's sayagaki, sending what I could not translate m...
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According to ChatGPT it says Mitsunaga saku on the left and Goshu on the right but I’ve had bad translations in the past. Can anyone please assist?
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Hello together, I recently received a katana which seems to be "shuffled" together. None of the parts seem to match each other. The tsuba has a signature, but I can hardly imagine that this is Japanese at all. Does anybody have an idea what this could mean or be? Best regard...
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Hi everyone, I could do with some assistance with this one particular piece. A few months ago I received a wakizashi in shirasaya as a gift, but I've had much trouble trying to figure it out with my available resources. Blade seems to be an O-suriage with possible Machi-Okuri, no visible...
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Tadamitsu Iron Plate, Translation and Identification Help Please
Iaido dude posted a topic in Tosogu
Here is an iron plate with mei showing Tadamitsu (from Yamashiro Province??). Would be wonderful if one of our members can provide the full translation. "Tadamitsu" appears on left side of seppa dai flanked by two characters. Yamashiro appears on right side. Tadamitsu seems to be variously associate...
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I was wondering how old this Wakizashi is and if possible who the smith is? Google translate hasn’t helped me with the certificate.
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I would appreciate insight on the specific translation and meaning of the NBTHK (Hozon) for an unsigned katana I purchased a few years ago. I believe the the attribution (below) is to "Tango no kami Kanemichi." Can anyone please confirm this translation? Second...
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Maybe someone here on the forum can help me with identifying this Kao mark or the maker on this particular Tsuba that I have recently added to my collection. YES its a little rough and it could do with being restored as the silver has some major wear to it is some places. The...
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Can anyone help tell me what the name of this sword maker was? I tried to enhance the image as much as possible to make it clear. Also I have a question for those who are more seasoned with purchasing swords... How do you find a person to appraise the swords value and verify it's legitimac...
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Hey guys, Posting this for a friend who is not tech savvy. He wants to know who this smith is. He believes it to be a gendai smith by the name of Okano Mitsuhiro. I attempted to look them up and found nothing. Anyone got a lead on this smith or has he discovered one that's fallen out of...
